I could be a proxy for the US. All US orders ship to me and then I can distribute if that is easier.
I could be a proxy for the US. All US orders ship to me and then I can distribute if that is easier.
I would put the cost around $5-8 per box depending on shipping (it really is a guess-timate), and it is a dual 104 layered box anyway, so 2 sets per box :)
I could be a proxy for the US. All US orders ship to me and then I can distribute if that is easier.
I would put the cost around $5-8 per box depending on shipping (it really is a guess-timate), and it is a dual 104 layered box anyway, so 2 sets per box :)
But wouldn't they be combined into one shipment if we're using a proxy?
Also, until the numbers get out of hand, I'll just track them in the thread for now. :cool:
10-15 to Canada here.
10-15 to Canada here.
Canada? Just join the US will you! :p
SG = Singapore? :-[
SG = Singapore? :-[
Well considering US shipping kills. I hope not.
Images are still broken for me in the direct links.
Images are still broken for me in the direct links.
This is the link to the original source of the image: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.4023-399661571.16.8D2dnW&id=18069363021
Does that link work?
Gratz on 1k posts, mashby! ;D
Images are still broken for me in the direct links.
This is the link to the original source of the image: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.4023-399661571.16.8D2dnW&id=18069363021
Does that link work?
I'd grab 10 to either Europe or USA.
Doesn't matter to me, that's the point =). I can get them to at my house in the states or on Europe.
I'll pick USA.
Are they already premade? Or is it possible to have them made to where we can include 104 keys + a tsangan?
I see what you mean. I didn't pay much attention because of that giant logo over it, but yes, it does seem there is sufficient room.Are they already premade? Or is it possible to have them made to where we can include 104 keys + a tsangan?
Its premade, but I think it has sufficient slots to fit a tsangan too?
If you look carefully the display set have those 1.5x mods and a couple of 1.25x mods and space for 2 sized spacebars ;D
Think it's time to put this in GB mode ;)
Free shipping!
I am more interested in the box in OP lol, if I can get them from Taobao.
I am more interested in the box in OP lol, if I can get them from Taobao.
We are intending to get it from TaoBao, still checking out the various shipping methods ;D
We really need to get a good estimate of how much they are gonna cost shipped to our door.
Also, are they pre-assembled? If they are pre-assembled there is a serious risk of them getting smashed, and shipping will obviously be a lot higher.
The description says this box can hold two sets of 104 keycaps each. Do you guys really have so many sets of keycaps or do you think each box can only hold one set. Maybe I just underestimate # of sets GHers have but 20-30 sets? That's a lot. :eek:
My box full of sandwich bags goes against all of my organization.
picture from zenuty @KBDzenuty, what's up with Caps Lock and Tab placements? ಠ_ಠ
(http://i.imgur.com/n8wqHQb.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/n8wqHQb.jpg)
just my 2cents but the keycap boxes at KBD have a much better looking layout for picture taking of the caps in the box. these ones from taobao the set just looks odd
picture from zenuty @KBDShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/n8wqHQb.jpg)
one would think you could bribe one of our members with autocad to make the format for the inner piece and get these done in a single set sized box in the US for cheaper. Or if not cheaper, same cost and make it a GH thingy...
just my 2cents but the keycap boxes at KBD have a much better looking layout for picture taking of the caps in the box. these ones from taobao the set just looks odd
picture from zenuty @KBD
(http://i.imgur.com/n8wqHQb.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/n8wqHQb.jpg)
one would think you could bribe one of our members with autocad to make the format for the inner piece and get these done in a single set sized box in the US for cheaper. Or if not cheaper, same cost and make it a GH thingy...
Great minds think alike!
So Shadovved talked with the TaoBao person selling the two set boxes and found them to be a bit of a con artist. So he's ordered a couple of boxes and he's looking at having them custom create new boxes. He said that they will be only 1 key cap set per box, not two and he thinks we can get them for under $2 a box.
Right now we're in a bit of a waiting phase as he gets quote back on having the boxes made, etc. So, if someone can get an Illustrator, or CAD file for the key cap template, bring it on!
Also, this is an IC, so I appreciate any and all feedback. So, thank you InLikeFlynn, keep it coming!
Lemme try contacting them......where are they based?Yep UK!
UK?
Small update: I bought a couple of samples from that taobao seller and will send them to the manufacturers I have contacted for a very very very accurate quote ;D
The current estimate is around $5 USD (incl. shipping to distributor in major continents)
Lemme check if QWER can have theirs shipped for less than that........
I'd buy the black one for my "special" keys.
No sorry, no 104 boxes - I might be able to get a quote for these after the white and black box order is committed to.
I can do the white boxes for £2 per box for between 100-350. 350-700 @ £1.50.
The black boxes have quite a large MOQ - over 1700 - and can do these for £2.50 each.
Thanks
Dan
Thats a pretty large MOQ...
This is what an IC is all about -- throwing around ideas and seeing what sticks -- so I'm thrilled with all the feedback that this thread as received and grateful for everyone's participation. We're still waiting for the sample boxes to arrive so that Shadovved can get a proper quote, so things are far from being finalized., but here are my thoughts...
A single layer box for a full 104 key cap set with space for tsangan and iso would be preferred and what the focus of the upcoming GB should be.
The QWERkeys boxes are cool, but they're clearly more for novelty key caps and there are a ton of different options for those at a much lower price, such as Amac boxes from the Container Store, tackle boxes, etc.
The QWERkeys boxes are cool, but they're clearly more for novelty key caps and there are a ton of different options for those at a much lower price, such as Amac boxes from the Container Store, tackle boxes, etc.
Just a quick status update.
Last time I spoke with Shadovved, he was still waiting on the delivery of the boxes he ordered. He's based out of Singapore, so it's a bit alarming that they haven't arrived yet from this vendor. Adds credence to his thought that the seller was questionable. Can you imagine if we had done a huge group buy with this vendor? :eek:
Anyway, once he receives the boxes, he will be getting quotes on having custom boxes created, so we're still playing the waiting game for right now.
Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
I've tried ordering one off of Taobao and they cancelled the first one said it was damaged, so now I'm trying again but that might take a week or two, if I can get it.
Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
I've tried ordering one off of Taobao and they cancelled the first one said it was damaged, so now I'm trying again but that might take a week or two, if I can get it.
Hm, I ordered the boxes since March? :confused:
I think the seller doesnt have any on hand.......
Anyway, I might get it tried out soon......
Maybe we can design our own GH box! Decide how you want the keys arranged and how to open the boxes :D
I can make vinyl GH stickers and slap them on the box if you guys a interested
Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
I've tried ordering one off of Taobao and they cancelled the first one said it was damaged, so now I'm trying again but that might take a week or two, if I can get it.
Hm, I ordered the boxes since March? :confused:
I think the seller doesnt have any on hand.......
Anyway, I might get it tried out soon......
Maybe we can design our own GH box! Decide how you want the keys arranged and how to open the boxes :D
I can make vinyl GH stickers and slap them on the box if you guys a interested
The taobao agent i used got the box because they sent photos of all the items in my order but they refunded it saying it was damaged.
Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
I've tried ordering one off of Taobao and they cancelled the first one said it was damaged, so now I'm trying again but that might take a week or two, if I can get it.
Hm, I ordered the boxes since March? ???
I think the seller doesnt have any on hand.......
Anyway, I might get it tried out soon......
Maybe we can design our own GH box! Decide how you want the keys arranged and how to open the boxes :D
I can make vinyl GH stickers and slap them on the box if you guys a interested
The taobao agent i used got the box because they sent photos of all the items in my order but they refunded it saying it was damaged.
Hm, same seller?
Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
I've tried ordering one off of Taobao and they cancelled the first one said it was damaged, so now I'm trying again but that might take a week or two, if I can get it.
Hm, I ordered the boxes since March? ???
I think the seller doesnt have any on hand.......
Anyway, I might get it tried out soon......
Maybe we can design our own GH box! Decide how you want the keys arranged and how to open the boxes :D
I can make vinyl GH stickers and slap them on the box if you guys a interested
The taobao agent i used got the box because they sent photos of all the items in my order but they refunded it saying it was damaged.
Hm, same seller?
This is the one I was looking at
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18069363021 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18069363021)
That seller also has a ton of other stuff normally found on geekhack, I'm guessing its someone here?
EDIT: Ok so I don't know what happened it just got refunded this time for no reason so yeah thats a dead end. ???
For reference this was the photo that was sent when I made my first order
(Attachment Link)
I also found a few more if you guys want to check these out
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.46.ubjF7E&id=18087033786 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.46.ubjF7E&id=18087033786) <- appears to be some kind of group buy
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.62.ubjF7E&id=24219736575 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.62.ubjF7E&id=24219736575)
哎呦兔子,限量版哎呦呦Sorry to hear that the TaoBao seller has been such a bust. I've had no luck on my own attempting to find another source, so maybe creating it from scratch is the best way to go. There is clearly demand for them if you can get it sorted out.
Does anyone in this thread actually have a box that can be used as a reference?
I've tried ordering one off of Taobao and they cancelled the first one said it was damaged, so now I'm trying again but that might take a week or two, if I can get it.
Hm, I ordered the boxes since March? ???
I think the seller doesnt have any on hand.......
Anyway, I might get it tried out soon......
Maybe we can design our own GH box! Decide how you want the keys arranged and how to open the boxes :D
I can make vinyl GH stickers and slap them on the box if you guys a interested
The taobao agent i used got the box because they sent photos of all the items in my order but they refunded it saying it was damaged.
Hm, same seller?
This is the one I was looking at
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18069363021 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=18069363021)
That seller also has a ton of other stuff normally found on geekhack, I'm guessing its someone here?
EDIT: Ok so I don't know what happened it just got refunded this time for no reason so yeah thats a dead end. ???
For reference this was the photo that was sent when I made my first order
(Attachment Link)
I also found a few more if you guys want to check these out
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.46.ubjF7E&id=18087033786 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.46.ubjF7E&id=18087033786) <- appears to be some kind of group buy
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.62.ubjF7E&id=24219736575 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.62.ubjF7E&id=24219736575)
Acturely.the second link is my shop. I just made that box for my friend.
I made only 200 as limitied eddtion. I never thought GH would think of my box.
Thanks fot bringing that up.
So this came in from taobao
So this came in from taobao
So this came in from taobao
Unfortunately this box was beat up fairly bad in shipping.
The there is a layer of sticky glue where the keys go.
Did some pricing for a custom made foam tray in a stock box.
Stock box (approximately 12x9x2) $1 each in 50-box bundles.
Custom foam liner like this:
(Attachment Link)
http://www.wecutfoam.com/images/polyurethane_foam_cut_laser_s.jpg
At 1/2" thick each unit will be $10 with a minimum order of $100.
Should I pursue this any further?
- Ron | samwisekoiShow Image(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/M.png)
can one row fit in two 7x space bars in that layout? I ask because I like to include the matching moogle/tsangan..etc mod kits in the same box if possible.
can one row fit in two 7x space bars in that layout? I ask because I like to include the matching moogle/tsangan..etc mod kits in the same box if possible.
The main slots are 15 wide, so yes. Also the 'extras' slot is 8x. Or we could remove a row of talls and replace it with three extras or full-width rows.
- Ron I samwisekoi
can one row fit in two 7x space bars in that layout? I ask because I like to include the matching moogle/tsangan..etc mod kits in the same box if possible.
The main slots are 15 wide, so yes. Also the 'extras' slot is 8x. Or we could remove a row of talls and replace it with three extras or full-width rows.
- Ron I samwisekoi
Is it good that we have a 1-layer box instead?
And 1 row of extras may not be enough for bigger sets with multi coloured mods :-\
can one row fit in two 7x space bars in that layout? I ask because I like to include the matching moogle/tsangan..etc mod kits in the same box if possible.
The main slots are 15 wide, so yes. Also the 'extras' slot is 8x. Or we could remove a row of talls and replace it with three extras or full-width rows.
- Ron I samwisekoi
Is it good that we have a 1-layer box instead?
And 1 row of extras may not be enough for bigger sets with multi coloured mods :-\
I started with available box sizes that were at least as wide as a Poker but were not too deep. This was the size I ended up with. Also 12x12 is an easy size to get packing material like bubble-wrap.
The positive of having a single layer is that tooling costs go down and we reach MOQ sooner. The downside is that the boxes end up like pizza boxes and probably weaker than a keyboard-shaped box,
Something that would fit an entire 104-key set plus two full additional rows would be ideal in my opinion. Something like 16x10x2" that opens on the large side like a pizza and not from the top like a cereal box (or a USPS Flat Rate box).
I'll go down to the box store this week and see what they have in their catalogs. If it could double as a keyboard shipping box it would be an upside as well.
- Ron | samwisekoiShow Image(http://www.samwisekoi.com/pixelart/Leo.png)
USA, 5-10
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45034.0
Redline doing a key cap box group buy